{"product_id":"trinidad-perfume-tropical-hot-pepper-seeds","title":"Trinidad Perfume Tropical Mild Hot Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrinidad Perfume Pepper Seeds | Mild Heat, Tropical Flavor | Open Pollinated | Rare Variety\u003cbr\u003eCaspsicum chinense\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet with a minimum of 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out my tutorial on how to grow peppers from seed: https:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\u003cbr\u003eCheck out my tutorial on how to transplant peppers for maximum production: https:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from Trinidad and Tobago, the Trinidad Perfume is a Capsicum chinense variety that registers a mere 0–500 Scoville Heat Units — giving you everything you love about a habanero, without the fire. Crack one open and the first thing that hits you is the smell — a fruity, tropical fragrance followed by flavors of ripe mango, citrus, and faint floral sweetness that lingers on the palate. Plants grow up to 2 feet tall and produce high yields of 2\" lantern-shaped fruits that mature from green to a beautiful light golden yellow — and are named in part for the delicious scent they release when cooking. Trinidad Perfume matures approximately 85 days after transplant, and compact plants are well-suited to container growing, making them a great choice for patios and small gardens. Use these peppers fresh in soups, salads, and sauces, or dry them into a flavorful mild pepper powder — perfect for cooks who want bold Caribbean flavor without the heat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are slow to germinate and slow to start growing to transplant size. I recommend to start seeds in pots\/trays with a heat mat to speed up germination. Then start fertilizing weekly with half strength fertilizer once the first set of true leaves appear. Peppers are similar to tomatoes in that they like plenty of water and are heavy feeders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are perennial plants and can produce for several years if taken care of. In cold climates trim off all the leaves and bring in doors in a pot to over winter. Place back out doors once temperatures are nice and warm. In mild climates, pepper plants can be left out doors and might need to be covered on the coldest nights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 hours of full sun. Cover with 40% shade cloth during the summer if the days are consistently over 90F. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eLet the soil dry out a little in-between watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRegular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/491Xl1f\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEspoma Tomato-Tone\u003c\/a\u003e will help speed up growth and increase production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e seeds indoors as early as 8 weeks before your last spring frost date all throughout spring time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to plant for a fall crop. Sow 2-3 seeds, 1\/4 inch deep, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4sdr6VB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4 inch pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e or solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom, filled with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44HHNyw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseed starting mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. Use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48QfFM6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat mats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jbPy5P\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow lights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e to speed up germination and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHow to sow pepper seeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHow to transplant peppers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 days after transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppers can be harvested at any color stage, but for the best flavor allow Trinidad Perfume to mature all the way to yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe most common disease when growing peppers is bacterial spot, often proliferated by consistently wet conditions and plant leaves. Spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. If a lot of rain is expected, pre-treatment will help to prevent diseases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whiteflies and mealybugs are common sap-sucking pests on pepper plants. Whiteflies gather on the undersides of leaves, causing yellowing and leaf drop, while mealybugs, covered in a white, cotton-like wax, weaken plants and produce sticky honeydew that attracts sooty mold. Treat both pests with regular applications of an organic \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49pg4Fm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einsecticidal soap\u003c\/a\u003e, focusing on leaf undersides. Additionally, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jgCf4c\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyellow sticky traps\u003c\/a\u003e to capture adult white flies. For severe white fly infestations, remove badly infested leaves and spray with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MRIEXe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinosad\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eYES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out my tutorial on how to grow peppers from seed: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out my tutorial on how to transplant peppers for maximum production: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402640896225,"sku":"PEPPER36","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/TrinidadPerfumehotpepper1.png?v=1779554795","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/trinidad-perfume-tropical-hot-pepper-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}